Product Owner / Manager 【年収1200万円 Full Remote・大手企業新しいチームの立ち上げ】 in JAPAN

How about joining a leading Japanese company with a global outlook, driving innovation through digital transformation and creating new value with cutting-edge technology?

This is a newly established top-tier team with the mission to deliver innovation that will make a significant impact on society, both in Japan and worldwide.

The company, which had traditionally collaborated with vendors, has now decided to build an in-house team specializing in digital fields. As a first step, we have welcomed one of Japan’s top tech leaders and are currently forming a new "mega team."

PS. Japanese Business Level is a Must. English business is nice to have.

Job Description

As a Product Owner (IT Services), you will be responsible for sharing the product vision and leading the development team to move in the right direction.

You will play a key role in gathering business challenges and customer needs, bridging communication between stakeholders and development teams.

Your mission is to maximize product value by prioritizing the product backlog and delivering high-quality products in a timely manner.

Appeal Points for this Position:

• Work-Life Balance (Fully Remote – Flexible Hours)
• Skill Development by Working with Great Leaders and Highly Skilled Professionals
• Possible to use English and Japanese (English is not a Must)

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and share the product direction and vision
• Develop and communicate the product roadmap
• Conduct hypothesis testing through research and analysis; identify customer needs
• Perform market research, competitive analysis, usage analysis, and propose improvements
• Manage the product backlog; create user stories and define acceptance criteria
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including executive leadership and sales teams
• Participate in sprint planning and effectively convey requirements
• Attend sprint reviews, assess increments, and provide feedback
• Manage overall project operations; plan and execute release schedules

About the Company

We are a leading company in the construction industry with a long and trusted history.

We provide a wide range of building materials and solutions for infrastructure and construction projects.

Currently, we are driving a company-wide Digital Transformation (DX) initiative, aiming to improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and productivity through cutting-edge technologies.

While we have historically focused on construction and trading businesses, we are now expanding into web-based businesses and digital domains as new pillars of our growth strategy.

Our CEO, educated in the United States, deeply understands the importance of digital transformation in the construction industry.

We are building a work environment where employees can find joy in contributing to society and work with a strong sense of fulfillment.

Furthermore, to strengthen this transformation, we have recently welcomed a new CTO, CIO, and VP of Technology, refreshing our C-level leadership team to drive innovation and establish next-generation leadership.

Why Join Us

• Be a pioneer in the digitalization of an industry still heavily reliant on analog practices, and contribute to gaining a competitive edge.
• Play a key role in transforming the construction industry and challenge yourself to lead change.
• Enjoy flexible working styles, including remote work and flex-time, allowing for diverse and fulfilling work arrangements.
• Be involved in the modernization of traditional industry practices by developing new digital tools aimed at making construction processes smarter and more efficient.

Career Growth Opportunities

• We actively encourage members to think and act independently, take strong ownership, and create new value and business operations like a startup environment.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements:

• Product management knowledge
• Planning and proposal skills (creating and presenting business proposals)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating product backlogs
• Experience with user story mapping
• Experience with lean startup methodologies
• Strong IT literacy (equivalent to IT Passport level or higher)
• Knowledge of agile/scrum methodologies
• Basic marketing knowledge

Employment Type

• Full-time employee

Salary

• Up to JPY 12,000,000 annually

Working Conditions

• Full remote work available nationwide in Japan
• Flextime system available